Celebrity Theatre, Historic circular theatre in Phoenix, United States
Celebrity Theatre is a theatre building in Phoenix featuring a circular stage approximately 30 feet in diameter, surrounded by concentric rows of seating throughout the venue. The layout ensures that no audience member sits farther than about 70 feet from the stage.
The venue was originally called Phoenix Star Theatre and opened in January 1964 with a production of South Pacific. The location quickly became established as a venue for performers across different artistic disciplines.
The venue hosted filming of comedy specials by prominent comedians, with George Carlin and Louis C.K. recording performances here for HBO productions. These recordings established the theatre as a destination where performers chose to capture their work.
The venue holds 2,650 seats and offers parking on-site for visitors. The box office operates only a few days each week, so it is wise to check ahead before visiting.
The theatre's stage mechanism rotates during performances, allowing audiences to experience shifting perspectives as the show unfolds. This mechanical feature transforms each performance into a spatially immersive experience for attendees.
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